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Meaning of Megachile in English:

Megachile

Pronunciation /ˌmɛɡəˈkʌɪli/

noun

Entomology

  • A genus of leaf-cutting bees (family Megachilidae); (also megachile) a bee of this genus.

Origin

Early 19th century. From scientific Latin Megachile, genus name from mega- + ancient Greek χεῖλος lip, probably after French mégachile.